Yawning for the ninth times, I round up the cleaning.

　　I feel tired and hungry, I have been working since morning without eating any meals.

　　Aunty Shannon said I must finish my work for today before I can eat.

　　The work includes laundry, cleaning, flowering and cooking.

　　I just finished everything and I am looking forward to having my food. I might end up passing out if I don't eat in the next couple minutes.

　　That's what I go through everyday in the hands of my uncle's wife and children.

　　" A... Aunty I..am done " I stuttered as I stood in front of her.

　　She gave me a detesting stare while I shook my head..

　　" If you are done what then now happens? How am I sure everything Iis in order?" She said coldly.

　　" It is Aunty "

　　" You can go " she said focusing back on the magazine

　　" B..but my food Aunty "

　　" Food? Did your parents leave any food behind for you before they died? If no, get out of my sight before I slap you "

　　Tears welled up my eyes. Is it my fault my parents are no more? Why did I have to go through all this?

　　" Are you still here?" She said and threw her flip flops at me . I just couldn't control my tears anymore as I burst into fresh tears taking myself away to my room where I can cry to my satisfaction.

　　" Ella have you watched the dress I asked you to ?" Ruby asked, coming in...

　　"Y...yes "

　　" What about the grocery I asked you to buy?" Maria asked and I shook my head.

　　I haven't had time to get them for her..

　　"I...I got it right away " I said running off but she caught my risk and hit my stomach..

　　I winced in pain unable to utter a word. It will only lead to more beating.

　　" Are you mad? Is it the grocery I asked you to buy since morning? And it's evening already " she snapped pushing me to the floor.

　　" I...I am sorry " I muttered

　　" I give you 30minutes to get it for me if you don't want to be thrown out of this house "

　　" She's going nowhere " Layla interrupted.

　　Maria groaned as she glared at me.

　　" What's your problem Layla? " She asked

　　" I should be asking you, Maria, what is your problem?"

　　" My problem is that I want Ella to bring my stuff in 30"

　　" And I say she isn't going anywhere"

　　" Layla"

　　" Get up Ella " she held me up taking me to my room.

　　" I will report you to Mum " Maria yelled

　　" Report to the universe if you wish "

　　Layla has been the only one who loves me in this house and my uncle thought he's not always around. I don't know what I have done to the rest, they hate me so much..

　　" I am sorry for my sisters behavior towards you Ella " Layla said as she sat beside me on the bed

　　" It's fine, I mean I am used to it. Thank you for saving me " I said to her

　　" You are my sister and I will always love you "

　　" I know you haven't eaten so I bought some food on my way home for you " she said handing me a nylon.

　　" Thank you so much Layla " I took the fried rice with beef and began munching it in hunger.

　　" Easy okay? " She said. I nodded while she passed me a genuine smile

　　" I will be in my room, see you later "

　　She said and left...

　　I am very glad I have someone like her close by, I don't know what I would have done without her.

　　Well! I am Anna Graham. 22years old.

　　According to my uncle, my parents died when I was a year and half years old and I have been living with him and his family ever since.

　　Life isn't a bed of roses as there are challenges meant to be faced, I turned into a maid when I was barely 5.

　　Do I have any option? Maria, Ruby and Layla are my cousins. Non liked me except Layla, she's been my back bone and supporter all my life and my best friend too.

　　Maybe life has something installed for me.

　　.....

　　My heart began racing a marathon. My tears pouring freely as fear of being seen engulfed me.

　　Aunty Shannon's favourite plate fell from my hand and broke into pieces.

　　I am so dead, she will kill me if she gets to know.

　　I tiptoed out of the kitchen to the sitting room, before I gently opened the door and ran out.

　　I need to replace it before she knows about it but where do I get the money from? I am sure the plate cost a lot of money.

　　I stared around like a chicken.

　　It's dark already... Where do I go?

　　What do I do? I needed to find a solution fast!